Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. We are proud to have been named the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland for the second consecutive year in the Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies List for 2024. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve.
We have exciting new career opportunities for Production Operatives within our Freeze Dry production team. Full on the job training provided.
What does the Freeze Dry team do?
Randox is the 2nd largest manufacturer of Quality Control products globally. Diagnostic Laboratories are obliged to use these QC products to ensure the accuracy and precision of their processes and equipment used. We have a growing number of serum-based products. Some are sold as freeze-dried. The Freeze Dry team are responsible for the dispense of all these QC controls, calibrators and reagents. Once dispensed through a variety of methods including semi-automatic hand dispensing and through a new high speed dispense line.
These products are then loaded onto any one of our freeze dryers and then unloaded once the product is dried. - We do not expect you to have experience of working with these processes - this is an Operative level role, and we provide full training.
Location: Randox Science Park, Antrim, Northern Ireland. State of the art facility.
Contract Offered: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours / Shifts: Tuesday - Thursday 4.00pm-5.40am. First 2 months will be training on day shifts (9.40am-6.20pm).
What does the Manufacturing Technician role involve?
This role is responsible for the dispense of Randox freeze-dry control materials by following our departmental procedures. This is an extremely varied role. We will provide full training to help you develop a varied skillset, including:
- The operation of semi-automatic dispense machines to dispense quality control material and regents.
- The operation of fully automatic high speed dispense, capping, and labelling lines.
- The operation of the loading, operation, and unloading of freeze dryers.
- General maintenance and cleaning of all machinery and equipment.
- Accurate and detailed completion of manufacturing records.
- Accurate use of stock control systems.
Full on the job training will be provided on our processes.
Who can apply?
This role would suit someone with previous experience in a manufacturing / production environment.
Other Essential criteria:
- Excellent organisational skills with an eye for detail and the ability to prioritised work in a logical fashion.
- Good numerical, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to work night shifts (following training)
- Ability to obtain and develop multidisciplinary skills
- Relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Full UK driving licence. (The role is based at 2 sites in Antrim and Crumlin)
Desirable:
- Working knowledge of quality systems.
- Working knowledge of health and safety, including CoSHH.
This advert may be open for as long as 30 days although we may close the advert early if we receive sufficient applicants to fill the roles.
About Randox:
An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories has been the heartbeat of the UK's National COVID Testing Programme throughout the pandemic. In early 2020 Randox recognised the threat from COVID-19 and, based on over 40 years of diagnostic experience, quickly developed a test to accurately identify the virus. Testing at scale commenced within weeks to support the UK's National Testing Programme and private clients alike.
Additionally, as a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology and food security, our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products and the commitment & skill of our workforce, which continue to grow exponentially.
Central to the Randox ethos is our drive and determination to improve healthcare worldwide and every one of our talented staff play a role in this. In order to serve our growing international markets, we require high calibre applicants with scientific, engineering, software, and broader business skills - including sales, marketing, logistics, finance and many more. Join the Randox team and play your part in improving the health of millions.
Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.